You can now edit password-protected Microsoft Office files directly within Google Workspace

Google Workspace makes it even easier to view and edit password-protected Office files on the web.
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You can now edit client-side encrypted Microsoft Word files with Google Docs

CSE-protected Word documents are to be supported in Google Docs (currently in beta) Some features may not be fully functioning to begin with Admins must apply for beta access Google has announced a ...
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Edit Word and Excel files on your iPad for free

Google Docs and Google's Cloud Connect toolbar for Microsoft Office combine to let you do simple editing of Word and Excel files on an iPad without having to pay for a separate app. Dennis O'Reilly ...